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This is Why and When Your Kids Need to Hear You Say “No”!

This is Why and When Your Kids Need to Hear You Say “No”! I am rushing through the grocery store with two cranky kids in tow. They are tired, and hungry and miss sitting quietly on the floor playing with DUPLO. Instead, we are flying down the bread aisle in a desperate search for the only honey View Post

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The Best Mom Planner for When Life Gets Hectic

Moms need the right tools to juggle the activities in a hectic household. Learn which mom planner is the best and get tips on how to manage appointments. The Best Mom Planner for When Life Gets Hectic I received product from Purple Trail in return for my honest feedback. Every opinion stated is View Post

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5 Things for Women to do When They Experience Hair Loss

  I am excited to share my experience with New Nordic’s Hair Volume supplement. I received product and compensation in return for my 100% honest review. 5 Things for Women to do When They Experience Hair Loss The shower is supposed to be a refreshing and revitalizing start to your day, View Post

Filed Under: Health, IG Links, Life Style, Motherhood, Reviews

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How to Create the Best Morning Routine for Meltdown-free Mornings

I think all moms can agree that mornings can truly make of break your entire day. The flow of the early hours sets the stage for the rest of the day. We will forever be chasing after all the minutes we overslept and the mood of our kids' paint every hour thereafter. Sprinkle in a little bit of View Post

Filed Under: Motherhood, Parenting Tagged With: Baby, family, live in the now, Motherhood, work life balance

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This Was My Experience With Noom! Is It for You?

This was my experience with Noom. Is it for you? I was compensated for this post and this post contains affiliate links. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking my links. It was exactly six months since our family started to “shelter in place” due to COVID-19. Six months of View Post

Filed Under: Health, Motherhood, Reviews

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The Best Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt for the Whole Family

The Best Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt for the Whole Family I'm kinda obsessed with Christmas. I'll be the first person to admit that. And while there are certain things that I'm not a huge fan of (*cough, cough* elf on the shelf *cough, cough*), there are other holiday traditions and activities View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, IG Links, Motherhood, Printables, Winter

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The Best Ways to Connect With Grandparents Across the Miles

Grandparents are the fun central of a kid's childhood! Use these ideas to connect with grandparents when you can't see them regularly! The Best Ways to Connect With Grandparents Across the Miles Grandparents, the unsung heroes of any childhood. Who's better at building LEGO than a grandparent? View Post

Filed Under: Motherhood, Our Life, Parenting, Relationships Tagged With: family, Motherhood

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How to Have a Healthy Family During a Crazy Germ Season

How to have a healthy family during a crazy germ season: Not to brag, but I was a germophobe long before being a germophobe was all the rage. You could call me a pioneering germophobe. Our family socially distanced before it was cool. We lived like hermits and rage cleaned things normal people View Post

Filed Under: Health, Heart, Life Style, Motherhood Tagged With: germs, health, Heart, live in the now, Motherhood, review, special needs

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School’s Out, Now What?! The Daily Schedule for Kids that Will Save Your Sanity

The Daily Schedule for Kids that Will Save Your Sanity The alarms on your phone are shut off for several weeks, or what feels like “indefinitely”. The kids’ lunch boxes are empty, wiped clean and stored for a few weeks, or for all of eternity. What’s the difference anyway? The kids are home, View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, Life Style, Motherhood, Parenting, Printables

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5 Things No One Tells You About Parenting a Boy

5 Things No One Tells You About Parenting a Boy Parenting a boy is one of the most important tasks you’ll do in your lifetime. Raising a boy from an infant to a man has a lot of challenges. In fact, a lot of these things, no one ever tells you about. There is no magical secret to raising a boy into View Post

Filed Under: Baby (0-1 years), Kid (6-9 years), Motherhood, Parenting, Teen (13-18 years), Tween (10-12 years)

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4 Hacks to Have a Stress-Free Holiday Season

These four genius hacks will give you a stress-free holiday season - even if the turkey is dry and your Christmas cards go out late.  4 Hacks to Have a Stress-Free Holiday Season As you gear up for the holidays, it can get a little daunting. It feels as if you have a to-do list that is View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, Life Style, Motherhood, Winter

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A Good Night’s Sleep: How to Reduce Parental Stress in New Parents

While sleep may be low on your priority list after becoming a new parent, its essential for health. Check out why sleep is the key to reduce parental stress after having a baby. A Good Night's Sleep: How to Reduce Parental Stress in New Parents Becoming a new parent is no easy task. It requires a View Post

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Big fluffy pillows and a cozy setting to encourage a hygge lifestyle

Why is a Hygge Lifestyle So Popular Right Now?

Why is a hygge lifestyle so popular right now? Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word used to describe the feeling of comfort and coziness. The concept of hygge focuses on creating joy and contentment in the everyday moments of our daily life. Hygge is about so much more than just candles and fuzzy View Post

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The Best Family Calendar Tips for Crazy Busy Families

  Thank you, Erin Condren, for sending us family calendar products to review, in return for my honest opinion. Every opinion stated is 100% mine.  The Best Family Calendar Tips for Crazy Busy Families Hi, my name is Tove and I am a perpetual to-do list maker and re-doer. My to-do View Post

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